Analyzing the Consequences of Unbalanced Place-Based Development in the Villages of Kuhdasht from a Social Perspective

Rural areas play a key role in the development process and significantly contribute to the advancement of development plans. Unbalanced and non-dominant development leads to different forms of colonization in rural areas. Social damage, which is one of the consequences of unbalanced development, affects the location of the village. Development programs seem to act as the driving force behind social changes and developments in rural areas. This study attempts to analyze case studies to find the impact of development on the location of villages and understand how development plans and social changes can lead to fundamental changes in locational development. The research employs an analytical-interpretive approach to investigate the evaluation of case studies. Data were collected through field observation of the villages of Khosro Abad, Sorkhdom Laki, and Abu al-Wafa. Moreover, available published works and upstream documents were used to complete the information. Finally, the data were analyzed using a comparative method and interpreted. The results of the research show that development plans can have a significant impact on village location and identity by providing balanced development conditions for villages, systematic management, economic progress, and improving social indicators.